Oakbrook Terrace Candy Company Hijacks Super Bowl Ads

Weirdly awesome love between boy and his gummi dog. (Posted By Marita Gomez, Community Contributor)

Posted By Marita Gomez, Community Contributor

Ferrara Candy Company is set to air a new Trolli commercial, “Best Friend Ever” on WFLD - FOX 32 in Chicago during Super Bowl XLVIII.

The irreverent spot features a boy and his weirdly awesome friend — gummi dog. While playing fetch with gummi dog, he is approached by an older boy who snatches gummi dog’s head to take a bite. “Mmmm, your best friend is delicious,” he says.

“As a Chicago-based company, we wanted to give the local market a sneak peek at our new creative campaign before it launches nationwide and felt that making the debut during one of the most highly watched television events of the year was the perfect time,” said Melinda Lewis, vice president of marketing, Ferrara Candy Company. “While the demographic of those watching the big game is very broad, we’re hoping to provide humor that resonates with the teen audience, giving them a little taste of Weirdly Awesome.”

“Best Friend Ever” is one of three spots in the Weirdly Awesome creative campaign that will air nationwide starting in April. See all the spots on the Trolli YouTube channel. The creative agency for these spots and the social/digital agency for Trolli is Periscope.

To view the commercial click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqtw8jw_H0s